The film garnered five Academy Award nominations and won two Oscars for makeup and hairstyling, as well as costume design. Wolfe and adapted for the screen by Ruben Santiago-Hudson. Netflix released “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” in 2021, directed by George C. In 2010, Denzel Washington and Viola Davis starred in the Broadway revival of “Fences,” winning Tony Awards for their performances.ĭavis later won an Academy Award for her role in the 2016 film adaptation, which received three additional Oscar nominations. “The Piano Lesson” is part of Wilson’s 10-title “American Century Cycle,” which also includes “Fences” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.”īoth plays were previously adapted for the screen by Denzel Washington and Todd Black. John David Washington plays Boy Willie, Doaker’s nephew, a role originally portrayed by Jackson in the 1987 production.Ĭontinuing August Wilson’s American Century Cycle Adaptations The family’s story revolves around an heirloom, a piano decorated with designs carved by an enslaved ancestor. Set in 1936 Pittsburgh during the aftermath of the Great Depression, “The Piano Lesson” delves into the lives of the Charles family, led by Doaker Charles (Jackson).
A Story of Family, Legacy, and Ancestral Pain The Netflix adaptation is directed by Malcolm Washington, who co-wrote the screenplay with Virgil Williams.ĭenzel Washington and Todd Black serve as the film’s producers, while Constanza Romero, Jennifer Roth, and Katia Washington are executive producers. The film adaptation features an ensemble cast including Ray Fisher, Danielle Deadwyler, Michael Potts, and Corey Hawkins.įisher and Potts also appeared alongside Jackson and Washington in the stage production. Stellar Supporting Cast and Production Team The revival concluded its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre as the highest-grossing revival of a play on Broadway and the highest-grossing Wilson production. Jackson and John David Washington, who recently starred in the successful Broadway revival of the play, will reprise their roles in the upcoming film. Netflix has unveiled the all-star cast for its adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “The Piano Lesson.” Jackson and John David Washington Take Lead Roles The film is part of a broader effort to continue Wilson's legacy as a playwright and build on the success of previous adaptations of his work, including "Fences" and "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom."
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